News & Events

Upcoming Event

We invite your whole family to stop by Bennett Day School on Saturday, November 16 between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to: Chat 1:1 with Bennett Day School teachers, students, and parents/guardians Explore our newly expanded West Loop campus located at 955 W. Grand Ave Sit in on Information Sessions with Leadership …and more! Register…

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Upcoming Event

This event will be most valuable for families interested in PreK-Grade 8 (parents/guardians only). Register now. What to Expect at our Admissions Coffee & Tour: Take a small-group tour of our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from Leadership about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Meet…

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Upcoming Event

This event will be most valuable for families interested in Grades 9-12. Register now. What to Expect at our Upper School Open House: Tour our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from faculty and students about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Learn more about our Upper…

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Upcoming Event

This event will be most valuable for families interested in PreK-Grade 8 (parents/guardians only). Register now. What to Expect at our Admissions Coffee & Tour: Take a small-group tour of our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from Leadership about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Meet…

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Press & Recognition
Crains Chicago

“Bennett Day School (PK-12) in Chicago has a daily advisory program for middle and high school students. More than a homeroom, the advisory provides a structured curriculum on social-emotional learning. Students also meet one-on-one with their advisor once a week. ‘The advisory program builds a 360-degree support system around the student,’ says Martin Moran, who…

Upcoming Event

This event will be most valuable for families interested in PreK-Grade 8 (parents/guardians only). Register now. What to Expect at our Admissions Coffee & Tour: Take a small-group tour of our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from Leadership about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Meet…

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News & Articles

School Shouldn’t Suck: Bennett Day School Teachers Share Project-Based Learning Strategies at BOOST Conference

What if school didn’t have to suck? That’s the question posed by Dr. Shannon Hurst, Upper School Science Teacher, and Alex Modica, Upper School Humanities Teacher, during their presentation at the 2024 BOOST Conference. The approach to project-based learning (PBL) at Bennett Day School is not only making school engaging, but it’s also fostering deeper learning, collaboration, and real-world impact.

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